Armand Bayou Nature Center, Pasadena

About Armand Bayou Nature Center

Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena is a nature preserve where visitors explore five miles of well-maintained walking trails, including a discovery loop boardwalk and bison viewing platform. The center offers guided activities such as pontoon boat cruises, guided kayak tours, and bayou safari tours. Visitors can participate in bat hikes, owl prowls, full moon night hikes, and birding on the bayou. The center also hosts family dip netting, fish printing, paint by nature sessions, and nature journaling workshops. Additional offerings include bayou blacksmithing, meditation workshops, and nature photography workshops. For children, the center provides EcoPrograms at five levels for ages 18 months through 18 years, including EcoTots, EcoKids, EcoSchoolers, EcoAdventurers, and EcoTeens, with a bilingual EcoTots option. Younger children can participate in EcoPlaytime and Little Art Explorers. The center suits families, homeschooled children, and nature enthusiasts seeking outdoor education and hands-on learning experiences in a natural bayou setting.